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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 2.29 pH scale

Practise pH-scale questions by classifying values, explaining indicator colours and using pH 7 as the neutral reference point.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry 4CH1

Exam points

  • Classify pH values as strongly acidic, weakly acidic, neutral or alkaline.
  • Suggest pH values from solution type, indicator colour or ion evidence in the question.
  • Use pH 7 as neutral and 11-14 as strongly alkaline when interpreting data.

2.29 The pH scale question 1

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Sodium hydroxide dissolves in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution.
Ammonia dissolves in water, forming a slightly less alkaline solution.

What is a possible pH of ammonia solution?

A

3

B

6

C

11

D

14

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